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    Multimedia User Guide
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    © Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements
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    Audio Connecting external audio devices ...8 Checking your audio functions ...9 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 11 Using the DreamColor display (select models only 27 Capturing business card images ...28 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD
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    is not visible on an external display 35 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 36 The computer does not detect the optical drive 37 A device driver must be reinstalled ...38 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 38 Obtaining HP device drivers 38 Index ...39 iv
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    may include the following multimedia components: ● Optical drive for playing audio and video discs ● Integrated speakers for listening to music ● Integrated microphone for recording your own audio ● Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video ●
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    card in position so that the webcam can capture an image. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: When a device
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    finger across the volume scroll zone (2) from left to right. ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it: a. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices
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    2 Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies, and view pictures. The following sections provide details about preinstalled multimedia software. 4 Chapter 2 Multimedia software
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    and then open the multimedia program you want to use. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web
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    multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. 6 Chapter 2 Multimedia software
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    or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select models
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    (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. 8 Chapter 3 Audio
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    functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program events, select any
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    4 Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Watch movies ● Play games over the Internet ● Edit pictures and video to create presentations ● Connect external video devices 10 Chapter 4 Video
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    monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector to the computer. ▲ To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does not display
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    with the HP DreamColor display include the preinstalled HP Mobile Display Assistant software. You can use this program to adjust display color settings such as preset color space, white point/color temperature, and luminance/brightness. ▲ To access Mobile Display Assistant, click the Mobile Display
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    's instructions. 3. Press fn+f4 to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer. NOTE: A device connected to the HDMI port will continue to play the audio on the computer speakers. To play the audio through the HDMI device, you must manually switch the audio to that device
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    for HDMI (select models only) To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows: 1. Right-click the Speaker icon in the notification area, at the far right
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    . You will see a list of all the devices installed on your computer, including your optical drive However, double-layer discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many existing single-layer DVD drives and players. ● supported by your computer. Identifying the installed optical drive 15
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    the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives. Some optical drives can also Yes Yes DL Drive *Includes DVD+R DL, DVD±RW/R, and DVD-RAM. Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD Write to BD R/RE No No
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    AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is plugged into an external power source while playing a BD. Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 17
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    AutoPlay 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click the device (such as CD-ROM drive), and then click Properties. 3. Click the AutoPlay tab, and then select one of the available actions. 4. Click OK. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Optical drive
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    on the DVD drive. The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. To change settings through the operating system: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM
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    the computer to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on
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    Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Select Start > All Programs > Roxio > Creator Business. 2. In the right pane, click Copy Disc. 3. Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive. 4. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. Creator Business reads the source disc and copies the data to a
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    audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed. ● DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide : 1. Download or copy specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions. These instructions
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    Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) 1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the
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    back webcam video. ● Audio-Record and play back audio. ● Streaming video-Use with instant message software solutions that support UVC (Universal Video Class) cameras. ● Snapshots-Take still photos. ● HP Presto! Bizcard (select models only)-Use to transform business cards into a usable database of
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    . To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems. For additional information, contact your network administrator or IT department. ● Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the webcam
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    webcam properties You can adjust the following webcam properties: ● Brightness-Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image. A higher brightness setting creates a brighter image; a lower brightness setting creates a darker image. ● Contrast-Controls the difference between
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    the webcam focus by selecting Start > All Programs > HP Webcam Application > HP Webcam > Settings > Options. The following focus options are capturing video at a very close range (select models only). NOTE: The Bizcard reader (select models only) is always preset to a macro mode setting during its
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    > Presto! BizCard. 2. To capture one business card, select File > Snap One Card and Recognize. - or - To capture multiple business cards, select File > Snap Cards and Recognize. The Preview window opens. 3. Slowly lower the display (1) until the webcam light (2) stops blinking and you hear a sound
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    . The webcam then captures the business card image and the webcam light turns off. Repeat this step for additional business cards. 6. When you have finished capturing one or more business card images, remove the business card from the slot and raise the display. 7. Review the data captured by Presto
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the disc
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    The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc. In rare cases, you may need to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off external devices such as printers
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    A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click the device (such as CD-ROM drive), and then click Properties. 3. Click the AutoPlay tab, and then optical drive. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. A disc does not play automatically 33
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    be sure the disc is not scratched or damaged. ● Clean the disc. ● Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions: ◦ Log off the Internet. ◦ Change the color selected. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    Settings. b. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. NOTE: When using both displays, the DVD image will not appear on any display designated as the secondary display. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in this guide, select Start > Help and Support. A DVD movie is
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    Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted properly. ● the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab
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    the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of
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    6 mute button 3 O optical disc removing 23 optical drive 15 optical drive detection 37 P ports HDMI 13 ports, external monitor 11 projector, connecting 11 R region codes, DVD 19 S software business card reader 28 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 25 troubleshooting AutoPlay 33 device drivers 38 Index 39
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    play 32 DVD movie play 34 external display 35 optical disc tray 31 optical drive detection 37 U using the webcam 24 V video, using 10 volume mute button 3 volume scroll zone 3 volume, adjusting 3 W webcam adjusting properties 26 capturing business cards 28 controlling the focus 27 identifying 2 tips
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